Wide Bandwidth LVDT/RVDT Input

3B17
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

Isolates, amplifies, & filters signals from 4-, 5, or 6-wire

Linear Variable Displacement Transformers (LVDTs).
Isolates, amplifies, & filters signals from Rotary Variable
Displacement Transformers (RVDT).
Provides an AC excitation voltage of 1V rms to 5V rms at
frequencies between 1 kHz and 10kHz.
Module circuitry can withstand 130v rms at the input screw-
terminals.
All 3B17 series modules are mix-and-match and Hot
Swappable.
Figure 1. 3B17 Functional Block Diagram

APPLICATIONS Output modules accept 0 to +10V (or +10V) single-ended

Industrial signal amplification signals and provide an isolated 4-20 mA (or 0-20 mA) process
Industrial signal isolation signal. All modules feature a universal pin-out and may be
Industrial signal filtering readily hot-swapped under full power and interchanged without
disrupting field wiring.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Analog Devices 3B Series Signal Conditioning Subsystem is

designed to easily handle signal conditioning problems in
The 3B Series of Signal Conditioning I/o Subsystems provide a
measurement and control applications. Some typical uses are in
low-cost, versatile method of transferring analog transducer
microcomputer-based data acquisition systems, programmable
signals to a data acquisition, monitoring or control system
controllers, analog recorders, dedicated control systems, and any
without the inherent noise, non-linearity, drift and extraneous
other applications where monitoring of temperature, pressure,
voltages. The modules are designed to directly accept analog
flow and analog signals are required. Since each input module
signals from Thermocouples, RTD’s, AC and DC Strain Gages,
features two simultaneous outputs, the voltage output can be
Torque Transducers, Frequency Transducers, LVDTs, millivolt
used to provide an input to a microprocessor-based data
or process current signals. The modules amplify, isolate,
acquisition or control system while the current output can be
linearize and convert the transducer output signals to
used for analog transmission, operator interface, or an analog
standardized analog inputs for high-level analog I/O
backup system.
subsystems. The 3B Series Subsystem consists of a 10” relay
rack with universal mounting backplane and a family of plug-in Each input module is a single-channel signal conditioner which
(up to 16 per rack) input and output signal conditioning plugs into a socket on the backplane and accepts its signal from
modules. the input screw terminals. All input modules provide input
protection, amplification and filtering of the input signal,
Eight and four channel backplanes are also available. Each
accuracy of +0.1%, low drift of +1 uV/oC (low-level input
backplane incorporates screw terminals for sensor inputs and
modules), and feature two high-level analog outputs that are
current outputs and a 26-pin connector for high-level single-
compatible with most process instrumentation. The isolated
ended voltage outputs to the user’s equipment.
input modules also provide +1500 V peak isolation.
The input modules feature complete signal conditioning
The choice of a specific 3B module depends upon the type of
circuitry optimized for specific sensors or analog signals and
input signal. Input modules are available to accept millivolt, volt,
provide two simultaneous high-level analog outputs: 0 to +10V
process current, thermocouple, RTD, AC and DC strain gage,
(or +10V) and 4-20 mA (or 0-20 mA).
frequency and LVDT inputs. The voltage output of each module
is available from the system I/O connector while the current
output is available on the output screw terminals.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 3B17 is a wide-bandwidth single-channel signal- excitation voltage amplitude and frequency. To facilitate
conditioning module which isolates, amplifies, and filters selecting resistors, a Windows program, 3B-CUSTOM,
signals from 4-, 5-, or 6-wire Linear Variable Displacement calculates resistor values based on the user-desired input/output
Transformers (LVDTs) or Rotary Variable Displacement ranges and AC excitation.
Transformers (RVDT). The 3B17 input module provides an AC The 3B17 input and AC excitation output terminals are
excitation voltage of 1V rms to 5V rms at frequencies between 1 protected for up to 130V rms, protecting the computer side
kHz and 10 kHz. All gain and zero suppression can be user- from damage due to field-side over-voltage faults. The LVDT
calibrated by screwdriver adjustments through the sliding door input signal is amplified to give the high level output voltage.
on the top of the module. Gain can vary over an extensive 256:1 The 3B17 automatically compensates for phase errors between
range by adjusting a combination of a rotary switch and trim the primary and secondary of the LVDT or RVDT, eliminating
potentiometer. Zero suppression can vary over +5V from the the need for a phase adjustment and automatically rejects any
center setting. The current output can be independently residual quadrature voltages via a unique approach to error
adjusted over a +5% range for zero and span. In addition, the compensation which uses the sum of the two secondary
3B17 is mix-and-match and hot-swappable with all 3B Series winding to directly drive the demodulator. The amplitude and
modules, so it can be inserted or removed from any socket in frequency of the AC excitation can be factory configured to
the same backplane without disrupting system power. meet custom needs (Model 3B17-Custom) or externally
3B Series Custom-Ranging Program – Externally- configured (Models 3B17-00 and 3B17-D-00) with the optional
programmable Model 3B17-00, and 3B17-D-00, enable the user AC1310 plug-on custom ranging card.
to configure a special input range, excitation voltage and
excitation frequency by using the optional plug-on AC1310
ranging card, which houses user-supplied resistors to determine
.

Figure 2

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3B17 Models Available
Model Excitation Voltage Excitation Frequency Output Ranges1

3B17-00 Externally Programmable2 Externally Programmable2 -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-01 3 V rms 2.5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-02 5 V rms 5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-03 5 V rms 7.5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-04 1 V rms 10 kHz -10.0 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-Custom * * *
2 2
3B17-D-00 Externally Programmable Externally Programmable -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-D-01 3 V rms 2.5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-D-02 5 V rms 5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-D-03 5 V rms 7.5 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

3B17-D-04 1 V rms 10 kHz -10 V to +10 V & 0 mA to 20 mA

1
Output current range may be user programmed to 4 mA to 20 mA using jumper supplied.
2
Requires AC1310 ranging card.
* Custom Input/Output ranges are available. Refer to configuration guide.

3B17 Specifications
(typical @ +25°C and ±15 V dc, and +24 V dc Power)
Description Model 3B17

Input Range

Types 4-, 5-, 6-wire LVDT or RVDT, including differential coils

Standard Range 20 mV rms to 5 V rms; See Model Table for Excitation

Voltage and Frequency

Custom Excitation Vexc = 1 V rms to 5 V rms

Vexc freq. = 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Output Range

Voltage (RL > 2 KΩ) -10 V to +10 V

Current (RL = 0 to 850Ω)1 4 mA to 20 mA or 0 mA to 20 mA

With Input Overload 40 mA, maximum

Accuracy2

Initial @ +25°C ±0.1% Span

2
Nonlinearity ±0.05% Span

Stability vs. Temperature

Voltage Output

Zero ±0.005% of Span/°C

Span ±0.01% of Span/°C

3
Current Output

Zero ±25 ppm of Span/°C

Span ±25 ppm of Reading/°C

LVDT Excitation4

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Voltage 1 V rms to 5 V rms

Voltage, tolerance ±10%

Frequency 1 kHz to 10 kHz, ±15%

Drive 20 mA rms, minimum

Harmonic Distortion < 0.5%

Voltage Output Calibration4

Span Adjustment Range 256:1

Zero Adjustment Range ±5 V

Current Output Calibration4

Zero and Span Adjustment Range ±5% of Span

Input Bias Current +1 µA

Input Resistance 100 MΩ

5
Bandwidth , -3 dB 100 Hz

Output Rise Time, 10% to 90% Span 5 ms

Input Protection, Signal and Excitation Voltage

Continuous 130 V rms maximum

Transient ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1-1989

Voltage Output Protection Continuous Short to Ground

Current Output Protection 130 V rms, continuous

±15 V dc Supplies

Rated Operation ±(13 V dc to 18 V dc)

Current ±65 mA plus LVDT Current7

Sensitivity ±0.03% span/V

+24 V dc Loop Supply

Rated Operation +13.5 V dc to +30 V dc

Current +27 mA @ lout = 20 mA

Sensitivity ±0.001% span/V

Mechanical Dimensions 3.15" x 3.395" x 0.775"

80.0 mm x 86.2 mm x 19.7 mm)

Environmental

Temperature Range

Rated Performance -25°C to +85°C

Storage -55°C to +85°C

Relative Humidity, 24 hours 0 to 95% @ +60°C non-condensing

RFI Susceptibility ±0.5% Span error @ 400 MHz, 5 Watt, 3 ft

1
For a 0 mA to 20 mA range, a typical minimum output current is 10 µA.
2
Includes the combined effects of repeatability, hysteresis, and nonlinearity.
3
With respect to the voltage output.
4
A wide range of custom zero suppression and span is available with the 3B17-00 model, using the AC1310 ranging card.
5
Bandwidth can be set for up to 1/10 the excitation frequency when ordering Model 3B17-custom.
6
+24 V dc loop power is required for driving the current output at loads up to 850Ω. If a current output load of 400Ω or less is applied, +15 V dc is sufficient for loop power. If only
voltage output is used, loop power is not required.
7
Typical supply current is ±40 mA per module plus ±5 mA for the LVDT drive current. To calculate supply current requirements from LVDT currents, use 75% of the LVDT rms
current.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS

Table 1. Pin Function Descriptions—
Pin No. Description
1 LO IN
2 CJC OUT
3 HI IN
4 CJC COM

Figure 4 . Model 3B Series Module, with pin-out assignments.

Figure 3 3B17 Input Field Connections

ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the human
body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features proprietary ESD
protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges.
Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.

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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

Figure 5. Outline Dimensions

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NOTES

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NOTES

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